Colombia

Mayors of eight Colombian cities adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

The mayors promised to implement the definition as a guiding tool for supporting Jewish Communities in Colombia.

Colombians stand outside a polling station during the elections for governors, regional lawmakers and mayors, in Bogota, Colombia October 29, 2023.
Colombian soldiers stand guard as members of a humanitarian caravan comprising senators and social organisations, meet with residents, to demand ceasefire and peace in the Catatumbo region, after attacks by rebels from the leftist National Liberation Army, in the municipality of El Tarra, Colombia.

Dozens of kidnapped Colombian soldiers released, says defense ministry

A man holds a sign that reads "Free Palestine" during a demonstration in support of Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Medellin, Colombia on April 9, 2024

Colombia passes secret order institutionalizing Palestine support, Israel opposition

 A policeman stands next to a well where minerals taken from illegal gold mines are washed in Buritica, Colombia, on April 20, 2021. (REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez)

At least 34 soldiers kidnapped in Colombia after clashes with FARC dissidents


At least 18 die in Colombia in two attacks attributed to FARC dissidents

In Cali, the country's third most populated city, a cargo vehicle with explosives detonated near a Colombian Aerospace Force base, in an incident that left six people dead and 71 injuries.

Security forces and forensic team members work next to debris following the explosion of a cargo vehicle near an Aerospace Force base, in one of two attacks attributed to FARC dissident groups, that caused multiple casualties, according to authorities, in Cali, Colombia August 21, 2025.

Colombian presidency outraged over alleged coal shipments to Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed the previous trade minister "deceived him" and questioned if he was "a puppet" over an ammendment to a presidential decree.

 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Colombia bomb attacks rock southwest, senator still critical after shooting

The explosions on Tuesday were likely caused by a guerrilla group that splintered from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, according to the army and police.

A man prays outside the Santa Fe Foundation hospital, after Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay of the opposition Democratic Center party was shot during a campaign event, in Bogota, Colombia, June 10, 2025.

Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia

Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".

 Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia.

Submerged fort of San Matías rediscovered in Cartagena Bay, Colombia

Built in 1567 by Governor Pedro de Acuña on a sandbank at Cartagena Bay, the Fort of San Matías protected the city from pirate and privateer attacks.

 Facade of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas in Cartagena, Colombia.

Colombia’s president exploits antisemitism for political gain - opinion

Colombia would be better served by leadership that embraces and safeguards its Jewish community, rather than one that contributes to antisemitism both within its borders and around the globe.

 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Waffles restaurant chain announces discovery of 2,000-year-old tombs in Colombia

In one tomb, 1,800 snails were found that were buried alive as an offering.

 Crepe & Waffles restaurant chain announces the discovery of 14 2,000-year-old tombs.

Trump slaps retaliatory measures on Colombia after it turns away deportation flights

The measures include imposing emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US; a travel ban and visa revocations on Colombian government officials; and Treasury and banking sanctions.

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon

In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.

 Colombia's 439-page defense claims American treasure hunting outfit Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon. Illustration.

Why is antisemitic rhetoric so widespread among left-leaning Latin American leaders? - analysis

Parroting classic antisemitic tropes, the Colombian president has accused Israel of controlling “international financial capital” and of silencing the global press

 A Venezuelan student walks over a cloth with red paint and the Star of David during an anti-Israel demonstration in Caracas

Canadian citizen arrested for kidnapping and torture of a 13-year-old girl in Colombia

Andy Asselin was charged with aggravated kidnapping, a charge he denied in court.

 Canadian citizen arrested for kidnapping and torture of a 13-year-old girl in Colombia.